Supreme Court rejects NGO’s plea regarding punitive demolitions

Supreme Court rejects NGO’s plea regarding punitive demolitions

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea by NGO National Federation of Indian Women alleging that retributive, communal, and punitive demolitions by States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan continue in contempt of the apex court’s stay order in September. A three-judge Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai took exception to the fact … Read more

Parliament in Ghana Suspended by Speaker Amid Dispute Over Supreme Court Majority

Parliament in Ghana Suspended by Speaker Amid Dispute Over Supreme Court Majority

The Ghana parliament’s Speaker has halted proceedings indefinitely due to chaotic scenes in the chamber over a dispute about which party holds the majority. Last week, it was revealed that four MPs had switched parties and would run for different parties in the upcoming general election. Speaker Alban Bagbin then declared their seats vacant, stating … Read more